Senior Catchment Scientist
🔍 Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. Through our work, we make a positive difference in the world.
We work with infrastructure developers, property companies, governments and landowners embed effective management of land, air and water through planning, delivery and operation of new and retrofit projects. Our service is comprehensive, including air quality, biodiversity, noise, community engagement, environmental assessment and management, land quality, water, resources and waste, and the maintenance and protection of historic environments.
Shaped by our engineering heritage and informed by our wide range of complementary technical skills, we offer rigorous environmental assessments and management practice to inform and communicate a clear understanding of the environmental issues and opportunities.
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About this career opportunity...
We are seeking a Catchment Scientist or Senior Catchment Scientist to work on a range of exciting projects in the UK and abroad. The role is part of Arup’s multi-disciplinary Climate and Sustainability Services (CSS) group, which has a focus on delivering enhanced environmental conditions and resilience in the face of the interconnected climate and biodiversity crises.
Our vibrant Water and Environment team in CSS plays a crucial role on projects by applying expertise in restoring catchment processes and ecosystems and delivering multiple benefits for the environment and society. We work at all scales from internationally important projects for government clients, to large nationally important Development Consent Order (DCO) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) projects, and on important local schemes that improve the water environment and benefit communities.
We deploy cutting edge digital technology in our projects where we can and strive to continue to develop in this area. Our workload is diverse, and we deliver services for various different clients and sectors. Example types of project work include Geomorphological Assessment and River and Wetland Restoration, Flood Risk Assessment (FRA), Natural Flood Management (NFM), Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessment, Water Chapters for EIA, and Nature-based Solutions schemes in river basins and in coastal areas.
The role will provide opportunities to undertake site visits and work outdoors where required.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
We are looking for people with:
- Qualified with a relevant degree to at least BSc / BEng level.
- Qualified to MSc / MRes / MEng level would be beneficial.
- Experience of working in the field of catchment science.
- Skills in: River and Wetland Restoration, Flood Risk Assessment, Geomorphological Assessment,
Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Please email Karin Spies at karin.spies@arup.com. Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.
What we offer you:
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.
Different People, Shared Values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Karin Spies karin.spies@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
Our Application Process
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Closing date: 01 June 2025